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English Secretary Bookcase

English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian (18/19th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase having a 2 glass mullioned doors over multiple drawers & a fall-front center with brass handles.  

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Mahogany secretary bookcase with a broken pediment top centered by a carved urn finial, glazed upper doors opening to adjustable shelves, and a fall-front desk with a fitted interior...

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Antique 18th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Viterbo, VT

Georgian butler's secretary bookcase hand-made in the United Kingdom in the late 1700s using mahogany and decorated with mahogany veneer and brass trim. The secretary features a top ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

By Giles Grendey

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner of Giles Grendey.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany
English 19th Century Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany

English 19th Century Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

English 19th Century Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Pierced Swan Neck Cornice and Cabinet Doors Below

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch

Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with leaded glass doors, and original brass hardwa...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail.

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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors
Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors

Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

Queen Anne Style Secretary – with chinoiserie and mirror doors exemplifies the refined balance of elegance and utility that defined early 18th-century English furniture. Crafted in r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mirror

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany broken pediment breakfront with carved floral medallions, candle light molding, four upper case glass doors with adjustable shelving, lower case conceali...

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany breakfront with carved molded cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched oval mullions, adjustable interior shelving, lower case concealing a slidi...

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Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Country Farmhouse Studio Crafted Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
English Country Farmhouse Studio Crafted Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk

English Country Farmhouse Studio Crafted Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous studio crafted English Country, Georgian, or Farmhouse style cabinet with drop front secretary desk and bookcase top USA, 1980 Measures: 46.5"W x 13"D x 80.75"H.

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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet
Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

The addition of the upper cabinet gives the piece its vertical monumentality and places it firmly within the tradition of the English secretary bookcase or bureau bookcase. The entir...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase
English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

English Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary
19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary

19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a bookcase / secretary or Bureau bookcase, made in England, circa 1825.

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Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s
English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

An elegant and finely crafted example of early 20th‑century British design, this English Arts and Crafts secretary bookcase from the 1910s.

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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires

Materials

Copper

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th Century George II Period walnut bureau bookcase, in two parts. The upper section had two doors with original beveled glass panes and opens to one fixed shelf and two adju...

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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

An eccentric and highly unusual Classic Sheraton style mahogany and satinwood inlay slant front secretary with Chinese Chippendale style fine tracery (open-work) decoration. An impre...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase
English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase

English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This exceptionally beautiful and practical antique English oak bureau bookcase dates from the 18th century and has developed the finest possible patina over the centuries. It feature...

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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Oak

English Chippendale Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase with Interior Drawers, C. 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase with Interior Drawers, C. 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase with Interior Drawers, C. 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany slant front architects secretary / bookcase with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, upper flanking glass doors with interior adjustable shelves, centra...

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite, singularly unique Hepplewhite secretary bookcase in mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood. The cornice exhibits urns and panels, and the center is punctuated by octagonal panel...

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase
Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase

Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The secretary is a commanding example of early 18th-century English design, inspired by an original from around 1710. Finished in light rustic pollard burl oak, the figured veneers l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Chippendale Mahogany & Satinwood Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase C 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany & Satinwood Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase C 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany & Satinwood Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase C 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany and satinwood fall front secretary / bookcase with a molded edge pendent cornice, flanking upper case hinged original glass doors revealing removable int...

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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor.

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany fall front secretary with carved molded edge finial cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors revealing adjustable interior shelves, period brasses...

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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase on Splay Feet, C. 1800
English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase on Splay Feet, C. 1800

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase on Splay Feet, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency Mahogany fall front secretary bookcase with carved molded edge cornice, flanking hinged diamond mullion glass doors revealing six interior adjustable shelves, interio...

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the late Georgian era, c.1780, featuring a crown moulded top with two astragal glazed doors, each side opening to four long ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century English mahogany secretary desk
19th Century English mahogany secretary desk

19th Century English mahogany secretary desk

Located in Charleston, SC

This is a refined example of an early 19th-century English mahogany secretary bookcase, likely dating to the late Georgian or early Regency period..

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790

Located in Portland, OR

A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or doctor's cabinet to the base, circa 1790.

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Satinwood Painted Bureau Bookcase
English Satinwood Painted Bureau Bookcase

English Satinwood Painted Bureau Bookcase

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century English Satinwood secretary/bookcase. Two astragal glazed doors above open to reveal two adjustable shelves for display, a fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted in...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase English Queen Anne Period Burl Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, circa 1710 A fine 18th century English Queen Ann...

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases
Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases

Rare Near Pair of Regency Bookcases

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare near pair of English Regency period secretary or bookcases with rosewood, ebony, mahogany and satinwood inlay.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

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English Secretary Bookcase
English Secretary Bookcase

English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 89 in W 41 in D 22 in

English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Athens, GA

English secretary bookcase in mahogany, 18th century, made in 3 parts, original shaped feet, period heavy brass, great color and finish, impressive, traditional Chippendale design.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase
18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 88 in W 43 in D 20 in

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Savannah, GA

Exceptional late 18th century mahogany bookcase with mortise and tenon construction and satinwood inlay.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Greek Key Inlay and Original Brasses
English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Greek Key Inlay and Original Brasses

English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Greek Key Inlay and Original Brasses

Located in Athens, GA

English Regency secretary bookcase, circa 1820, mahogany with Greek Key inlay on the fall front, tan leather on writing surface, original brass oval pulls, nice glass configuration a...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 74 in W 29 in D 16.25 in

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charleston, SC

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with slant front desk and leather writing surface and fitted interior.

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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary
English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary

English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary

Unavailable

H 90 in W 44 in D 21 in

English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Georgian style burl walnut bureau bookcase with mullion glass doors, urn inlaid slope, good fitted interior on bracket feet. This secretary has three long drawers for storage beneath...

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Vintage 1980s Bookcases

English William IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
English William IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

English William IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 93.25 in W 48.5 in D 20.25 in

English William IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A ca. 1830 William IV period piece with arched tracery in the glass doors of the top cabinet, and a cabinet below fitted with linen slides. A fitted fall front desk is concealed wit...

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Antique Early 19th Century William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Unavailable

H 85.83 in W 42.13 in D 14.97 in

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The image displays an English George III mahogany two-piece secretary cabinet, a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship.

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Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

Secretary bookcase on desk. Drawer pulls out and front drops down to reveal fitted desk interior.

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Bookcase Secretary with Moroccan Style Glass Doors, 19th Century
English Bookcase Secretary with Moroccan Style Glass Doors, 19th Century

English Bookcase Secretary with Moroccan Style Glass Doors, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

English secretary with glass door and three glass shelves, leather inlay on desk surface, original glass panels, 19th Century. There is one crack on one of the glass panels which we ...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase
19th Century English Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase

19th Century English Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

English mahogany two-part secretary bookcase; the upper section with a molded cornice over two long cabinet doors decorated in the Adams style with etched glass mirrors depicting neo...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases
Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Unavailable

H 93 in W 41 in D 20.25 in

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Located in Stamford, CT

A near pair of English Regency secretary bookcases with rosewood, ebony, mahogany and satinwood inlays having glass doors above and secretary fall front desk with two doors revealing...

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 84 in W 39 in D 20 in L 84 in

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

English, George III mahogany secretary bookcase in two parts, glazed doors and, Shelved interior.

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section having a molded broken arched pedimen with gilt finials, above a pair of arched beve...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl

19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top
19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top

19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top, Inlay & Splayed Legs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Secretary Bookcase
English Secretary Bookcase

English Secretary Bookcase

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H 84 in W 40.5 in D 18 in

English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English Victorian mahogany secretary bookcase, circa 1870.             

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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration
18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English secretary bookcase with later Chinoiserie decoration in gilt and polychrome on a black lacquered ground.

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Antique 18th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Secretary / Bookcase
Antique English Secretary / Bookcase

Antique English Secretary / Bookcase

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H 95 in W 49 in D 24.5 in

Antique English Secretary / Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

What strikes us as unusual about this superb piece is its remarkable resemblance to the Louis Philippe and Charles X styles across the channel, and that it found its way into a Frenc...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Large Flamed Secretary Bookcase
Large Flamed Secretary Bookcase

Large Flamed Secretary Bookcase

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H 82 in W 90 in D 17.5 in

Large Flamed Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Stunning, fine quality, four-door, English secretary bookcase in flamed mahogany, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

19th Century English Secretary
19th Century English Secretary

19th Century English Secretary

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H 80.5 in W 30 in D 19.5 in

19th Century English Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English secretary-bookcase was handcrafted from exotic mahogany and features a drop-front writing surface, drawers and glazed display for the perfect "all-in-one" piece!

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Antique Early 1900s English Secretaires

Antique English Bookcase / Secretary
Antique English Bookcase / Secretary

Antique English Bookcase / Secretary

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H 88 in W 74 in D 20 in

Antique English Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for the home office, this Antique English Bookcase / Secretary features drawers that open to reveal a secretary desk!

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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

English Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
English Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

English Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 85 in W 36.5 in D 32 in

English Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English Edwardian inlaid mahogany secretary bookcase, the case featuring boxwood inlay of ribbons and swags.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
19th C. English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

19th C. English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century English Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase. The top of the bookcase has glazed doors, opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this there is a large drawer with a d...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dentil Molding, Crossbanding
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dentil Molding, Crossbanding

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dentil Molding, Crossbanding

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dentil Molding, Crossbanding, & String Inlay, Mid-19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental 19th Century Grand English Mahogany Bookcase, Secretary
Monumental 19th Century Grand English Mahogany Bookcase, Secretary

Monumental 19th Century Grand English Mahogany Bookcase, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental 19th century grand English mahogany bookcase. Secretary is almost eleven feet wide, and was created for an impressive manoir, and features no less than five glazed cabinet...

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Antique 1880s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800

Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST Of Child-Like Dimensions England, circa 1800 Item # 403TYP02X A rare and very fine George III mahogany...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

1970s Vintage Pennsylvania House English Chippendale style cherry block front secretary desk with curio bookcase.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany secretaire bookcase. Having a glazed top, opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this, the secretaire drawer opens to a fully fitt...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase with Arched Cornice, Shaped Apron & Splayed Feet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century English William IV Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Mid-19th Century English William IV Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Mid-19th Century English William IV Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid-19th century English mahogany secretary bookcase, the top with two glazed doors flanked by columns and opening to adjustable shelves, the base with fitted fold-down secretary w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary
Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary

Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English George IV satinwood inlaid mahogany Chippendale style Bureau Bookcase/Secretary with gorgeous fitted interior having "secret" document slid...

Category

Antique 1820s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Warsaw Furniture Mfg Co Federal or Georgian stepback butlers secretary desk and bookcase. Made of flamed mahogany with upper bookcase cabinet that features fretwork glass doo...

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Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy Item # 401HYF25Q A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, the...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk

English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture By Frederick Tibbenham England, circa 1930s Carved flame m...

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Vintage 1930s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top

19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top, secretary drawer satinwood fitted interior, leather writing surface and cabinet below.

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in CHARLESTON, SC

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English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

We have 77 detailed images of this English Secretary Desk available upon request.

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English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Of classical proportions and with the warm glow of the flamed mahogany this secretary bookcase consists of two parts. The upper part features a dentil molded cornice above two panele...

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Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary
Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary

Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary

Located in Hudson, NY

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19th Century Bleached Mahogany English Butler's Secretary Desk

19th Century Bleached Mahogany English Butler's Secretary Desk

Located in Viterbo, VT

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English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste
English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

Located in Dallas, TX

An English George III polychrome decorated secretary executed in the Chinoiserie taste, late 18th century, the superstructure with mullioned doors opening to fixed shelves above the ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegant antique English mahogany secretary bookcase features glazed Gothic influence display above with a drop-front writing surface and drawers for storage all rendered in exotic...

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18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase with Burl Panels & Bone Turning

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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

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English Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
English Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

English Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

This English oak slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with mahogany crossbanding and dentil crown moulding is a fine example of English country formal furniture.

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George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English figured mahogany secretary bookcase with moulded cornice, glazed doors with arched sash work, pullout drawer enclosing writing surface, small drawers and pigeonholes.

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

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19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase
19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase

19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning 19th century English Renaissance Secretary, bookcase provides display, storage, and a writing surface, with a unique drop-down center cabinet and lower drawer!

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Secretaires

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English Solid Mahogany Art Nouveau Secretary Bookcase
English Solid Mahogany Art Nouveau Secretary Bookcase

English Solid Mahogany Art Nouveau Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English late Victorian Art Nouveau-influenced drop-front secretary-bookcase in mahogany.

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English George III Mahogany Secretary Bureau Bookcase
English George III Mahogany Secretary Bureau Bookcase

English George III Mahogany Secretary Bureau Bookcase

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very handsome mahogany English George III secretary/bureau bookcase with a gently arched cornice over two glazed astragal door with gothic moulding opening to reveal interi...

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19th Century English Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase
19th Century English Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase

19th Century English Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany secretary and bookcases are perfect choices for today's floor plans, providing a multiple-use functionality with tailored lines and the natural beauty o...

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Antique 1880s English Chippendale Secretaires

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Hardwood, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary
19th Century English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary

19th Century English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A handsome secretary with great storage. Very nice .

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

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Early 19th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Early 19th century Mahogany secretary with arched cornice, string inlay, sash work on glass paned cabinet and secretary drawer below enclosing fitted interior with pigeon holes, s...

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

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Mahogany

Secretary, Bookcase, 19th Century English in Mahogany
Secretary, Bookcase, 19th Century English in Mahogany

Secretary, Bookcase, 19th Century English in Mahogany

Located in Dallas, TX

Located in our flagship 25,000 square foot Baton Rouge showroom, NOT our 25,000 square foot Dallas Design District showroom.

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Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase. This Bookcase Secretary is a beautiful two piece unit with two upper glazed doors. one adjustable shelf, and four grad...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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English Secretary Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English secretary bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every English secretary bookcase was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an English secretary bookcase, we have 98 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an English secretary bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An English secretary bookcase, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English secretary bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Secretary Bookcase?

Prices for an English secretary bookcase start at $1,250 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $8,750.

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In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

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